119th Congress
H.R. 4003
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Gabe Vasquez(D-NM)
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2025
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Committees
- House Committee on Financial Services; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)
Added later (1)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA) · Jun 25, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities. The goals of the strategy include increasing the number of jobs in border communities, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, reducing the costs of exports and imports, and increasing opportunities for workforce development.
Border communities are municipalities located not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. - Jun 12, 2025 · House
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. - Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House